Raanta left Tuesday’s practice for “precautionary” reasons, but the Coyotes labeled him as day-to-day. With Raanta still battling injury, Hunter Miska was recalled from Tucson (AHL) and is expected to backup Darcy Kuemper on Thursday.
Haula was stretchered off of the ice after a collision with Patrick Marleau on Tuesday and will miss the rest of the Golden Knights’ road-trip. Haula will likely be re-evaluated once the Golden Knights return to Vegas and a full timetable will be released. However, this has to seem like positive news because it looked like his season could be over last night.
Elliott was forced to miss Monday’s game after suffering a head injury in Sunday’s practice, but was back on the ice for Wednesday’s session. Alex Lyon was returned to Lehigh Valley (AHL), suggesting that Elliott will at least be able to back Calvin Pickard up on Thursday.
Lyon came up to backup Calvin Pickard on Monday, but with Brian Elliott returning to practice on Wednesday, Lyon heads back to the Phantoms, where he is 2-1-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .934 SV% in three games.
Goulbourne did not appear in a game with the Flyers during his call-up. Goulbourne returns to the Phantoms, where he has three points (1G / 2A) in seven games this season.
Dube was already ruled out of Wednesday’s game in Anaheim, so he was moved to IR to open up a roster spot to call-up Anthony Peluso.
Peluso didn’t record a point in two games with the Flames earlier this season, but has one goal in five AHL contests. Peluso has been called up to be an extra forward in Anaheim because Dillon Dube was placed on IR with a concussion.
Arvidsson was placed on IR on Monday, but was on the ice for Tuesday’s practice and Wednesday’s morning skate but is not expected to play in Colorado. It’s a good sign that Arvidsson was on the ice for two straight days, so there’s a chance that he plays Saturday in Dallas.
Miller allowed three goals on 36 shots in the Ducks loss to the Flyers on October 30th. Miller has started three games this season, allowing just eight goals on 111 shots (.928 SV%). Tonight he has a tough task with the Flames in town. The Ducks are on the tail-end of a back-to-back and Calgary is tied for sixth in goal-scoring (3.47 GF/PG).
Rinne stopped all 26 shots that he faced in the Predators shutout win over the Bruins on Saturday. Since returning from injury, Rinne has gone 2-0-0 while allowing just one goal on 69 shots (.986 SV%). Rinne is a must-start the way he is playing right now, but playing in Colorado is a tough task—the Avalanche are 3-1-1 wit a 3.40 goals for per game on home-ice this season.
Dube remains in concussion protocol and will not be available for Wednesday’s game in Anaheim. Austin Czarnik is expected to replace him in the Flames lineup.
Anderson allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Senators win over the Devils on Tuesday. Anderson has been under siege all season and that should continue tonight with the Golden Knights in town—Vegas is currently averaging the fifth most shots per game (33.7) in the NHL. Despite a 5-2-2 record, Anderson has a 3.14 GAA and .919 SV% on home-ice this season.
Lightning’s head coach said that Palat is not “progressing the way wen liked so we shut him down here for a little bit.” Palat was originally expected to be back before Victor Hedman, but it sounds like the opposite will end up coming true.
Hedman was on the ice in a non-contact jersey on Wednesday but head coach Jon Cooper said that he will not be available on Thursday. The Lightning are hopeful that he will return to the lineup in the near future.
It seemed likely that Jost would return to the Avalanche lineup, but he will not play tonight vs. the Predators. With Jost still out, Vladislav Kamenev is expected to remain in a top-6 role.
Halak stopped 39 of 40 shots in the Bruins 1-0 loss in Nashville on Saturday. Halak backed up earlier in the week, but will get back between the pipes tonight vs. Vancouver. Halak has been exceptional this season, posting a 1.45 GAA, .952 SV% and two shutouts in eight appearances. Make sure he’s in your lineup tonight.
DeSmith allowed one goal on 12 shots after replacing Matt Murray in the Penguins loss to the Devils on Monday. With Murray struggling mightily, DeSmith will get a shot to improve on his 2.25 GAA, .932 SV% and one shutout. He’ll face a Capitals team that has lost three of their last five, but still rank first in the NHL in goal-scoring (3.77 GF/PG).
DeSmith allowed one goal on 12 shots after replacing Matt Murray in the Penguins loss to the Devils on Monday. With Murray struggling mightily, DeSmith will get a shot to improve on his 2.25 GAA, .932 SV% and one shutout. He’ll face a Capitals team that has lost three of their last five, but still rank first in the NHL in goal-scoring (3.77 GF/PG).
Holtby allowed four goals on 37 shots in the Capitals loss to the Stars on Saturday. Pheonix Copley started Tuesday, so look for Holtby to be back between the pipes tonight. Holtby has lost three straight games while allowing a combined 12 goals on 111 shots (.892 SV%). In his first start against the Penguins, the 29-year-old allowed seven goals on 41 shots in a 7-6 OT loss.
Moore, 23, did not appear in a game with the Maple Leafs and returns to the AHL where he has collected 11 points (8G / 3A) in 10 games this season.
